Applications for full-time and part-time programmes starting in 2025 are open.
The University Centre Colchester Admissions team is available on (01206) 712613 to help you make an application or discuss entry or course requirements.
Full-time undergraduate courses
Students wishing to study a full-time undergraduate course should apply online to UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) at www.ucas.com. The UCAS code for each course is shown on the course information page.
Completed 2025 entry UCAS Undergraduate applications can be submitted to UCAS from 3rd September 2024.
You are advised to apply as soon as possible and preferably before the first UCAS deadline of 29th January 2025. University Centre Colchester will accept late applications received after the appropriate deadline and through Clearing where places remain available. All applications to UCAS are made online at www.ucas.com.
The UCAS code for University Centre Colchester is CINST C75.
Perhaps you are a year 12 or 13 student looking at your options for next year? Or maybe enrolled on an Access to Higher Education Diploma in September 2024 as an adult learner, with a view to starting a degree in 2025?
Whatever your situation, if you are looking to apply to study at University Centre Colchester at Colchester Institute next year, UCAS Undergraduate applications for 2025 entry are now open!
2025 entry applications opened on 14th May 2024, and applicants can submit them to UCAS from 3rd September 2024.
Students can register with UCAS on the UCAS Hub now. This means you can start personalising your space and thinking about your personal statement and shortlisting courses.
What does this mean?
If you are considering studying with us in 2025, then we would encourage you to register with UCAS as soon as possible.
This will ensure you’ll be in the best possible position to begin your application journey!
You can use the links below to get you started. You can browse our undergraduate prospectus for 2025 entry, go direct to our provider page in UCAS or alternatively ask us a question.
UCAS Application Fee
The UCAS application fee for 2025 applications will be £28.50 for up to five choices. To find out more please visit the UCAS website for more information.
T: UK 03714 680468 T: Outside the UK +44 330 3330 230
Part-time Applications
Applying for Part-time undergraduate courses
If you wish to study an undergraduate course part-time, applications are made directly to us at University Centre Colchester.
Applications are made directly to University Centre Colchester using the online and paper-based application forms below.
The forms below are for applications for all part-time undergraduate courses.
In addition candidates applying for a HND can use this form as well and won’t need to go through UCAS, as if you have already completed a HNC you will already be registered.
Please use the below forms if you wish to apply for a course where a one year degree top-up (where offered) is available, after you have completed a two year diploma programme.
APPLYING ONLINE – PERSONAL STATEMENT
A personal statement supports your application to study at a university or college. It’s a chance for you to articulate why you’d like to study a particular course or subject, and what skills and experience you possess that show your passion for your chosen field.
Please state your reasons for applying for this programme, any areas of experience that you feel would relate to this programme and any additional information that supports your application. (Max 500 words)
You can submit your personal statement via the online application form in one of two ways. It can be uploaded within the form as a document (PDF or Word), or you can write your statement in the text field provided.
For ease of use, we recommend that if you choose to use the text field in the online form, that you prepare your statement beforehand and then copy and paste into the text field.
Apply Online – Part-time Undergraduate Applications
The paper application form can be downloaded here and is accepted throughout the year:
Download Part-time Undergraduate Application Form
The completed form can be returned by post or in person to our academic services team at.
University Centre Colchester
Colchester Institute
Sheepen Road
Colchester
CO3 3LL
CertEd, PGCE and MA Applications
Applying for Part-time CertEd, PGCE and postgraduate courses
If you wish to study on our part-time CertEd, PGCE or postgraduate courses, applications are made directly to University Centre Colchester. Applications for the Part-time MA Education are also made direct to University Centre Colchester.
Applications are made directly to University Centre Colchester using the online and paper-based application forms below.
APPLYING ONLINE – PERSONAL STATEMENT
A personal statement supports your application to study at a university or college. It’s a chance for you to articulate why you’d like to study a particular course or subject, and what skills and experience you possess that show your passion for your chosen field.
Please state your reasons for applying for this programme, any areas of experience that you feel would relate to this programme and any additional information that supports your application. (Max 500 words)
You can submit your personal statement via the online application form in one of two ways. It can be uploaded within the form as a document (PDF or Word), or you can write your statement in the text field provided.
For ease of use, we recommend that if you choose to use the text field in the online form, that you prepare your statement beforehand and then copy and paste into the text field.
Apply Online – Part-time Cert Ed, PGCE and Postgraduate Applications
The paper application form can be downloaded here and is accepted throughout the year:
Download Part-time Cert Ed, PGCE and Postgraduate Application Form
The completed form can be returned by post or in person to our academic services team at.
University Centre Colchester
Colchester Institute
Sheepen Road
Colchester
CO3 3LL
Transfer Arrangements
University Centre Colchester Transfer Arrangements
Deferred entry
University Centre Colchester accepts applications for students looking to defer entry until September 2025 for most courses. Any student applying for deferred entry will be required to meet the conditions of their offer by 31st August 2025.
Applicants from Outside the United Kingdom
Overseas applicants can apply online using UCAS Apply via the UCAS website www.ucas.com. If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact the UCAS Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)870 1122211.
Employed Applicants
If you are to be sponsored by your employer to study on a course with a UCAS code, you must apply through UCAS.
UCAS Contact Details:
UCAS
Rosehill
New Barn Lane
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL52 3LZ
Telephone 0870 1122211
